The Afghan War, 1838-1842: From The Journal And Correspondence Of The Late Major-General Augustus Abbott

Here's a copy of The Afghan War, 1838-1842 by Charles Rathbone Low – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 365 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

The Afghan War, 1838–1842 by Charles Rathbone Low draws upon the personal journal and correspondence of Major-General Augustus Abbott to provide a firsthand account of the First Anglo-Afghan War. The book offers vivid insights into military operations, strategic decisions, hardships faced by British forces, and the political miscalculations that led to the disastrous campaign. Through Abbott's observations, Low presents an authentic narrative of battlefield experiences, frontier diplomacy, and the eventual retreat, making it a valuable historical record of the Afghan conflict.

Book details

• Author: Charles Rathbone Low
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 365
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1879

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